When a patient visits our office for a routine hygiene examination, one of the first questions they usually ask is if we have spotted any cavities. Cavities are the most common dental problem for patients of all ages. In fact, you or a loved one may have experienced a cavity. Do you know how cavities form and how to prevent them?
One treatment that we may recommend to patients who have experienced tooth loss is dental implants. Although dental implants have become extremely common over the years, there are many patients who are unfamiliar with and have questions about this treatment. We want to answer some of the most common questions we receive about dental implants. Even if this does not apply to you at this time, we feel it is important to learn about the different treatments we offer, so you are prepared if the need arises. Read on to learn more.
While retailers all across the country are preparing for Black Friday, which is the busiest shopping day of the year, we are getting ready for a little-known holiday, National Flossing Day! National Flossing Day was established in 2000 and is always celebrated the day after Thanksgiving. This special day is dedicated to the importance of flossing your teeth and raising awareness about proper oral hygiene for your teeth and gums.
Would you love to straighten your teeth but are hesitant due to your age? Long gone are the days when orthodontic treatment was only for children and teenagers. We have helped many of our adult patients improve their appearance and their oral health with the use of orthodontic treatment. Read on to learn more about the treatments we offer and how orthodontics can improve your oral health.
A common dental emergency that we see in our office is a cracked tooth. When teeth are extremely worn, from persistent grinding for example, they can crack under the constant pressure. During routine hygiene examinations, we check your teeth for imperfections and problems with the enamel. Most of our patients visit us infrequently during the year, so it is important that they regularly check and feel their teeth for imperfections as well. When you check your teeth regularly, you are often able to spot a problem, such as a cracked tooth.
Are you unhappy with the color of your teeth when you look in a mirror? Teeth can naturally become discolored over time. Discoloration can also occur from smoking and eating and drinking certain dark-colored foods. Thankfully, we offer a simple cosmetic dentistry treatment that can improve the color of your teeth. Patients love the results they achieve with professional teeth whitening. Now is the perfect time to learn about this treatment. Read on to understand why teeth become discolored and how we can help.
You often hear about the importance of drinking enough water during the day. Not only is water important for your overall health, but it is also necessary for your oral health. Water helps prevent dry mouth, a condition where your mouth doesn’t make as much saliva as you need to wash away any harmful bacteria that lingers after eating. We know that some of our patients substitute other beverages for water. We want to remind you that many of your favorite beverages may be causing severe harm to your oral health. These beverages can cause harm to your teeth and mouth:
Do you regularly experience discomfort in your jaw, and it is affecting your daily life? Or do you wake up with unexplained headaches every day? If so, you may be experiencing temporomandibular joint disorder. Unfortunately, many adults are never properly diagnosed, and their condition and symptoms remain untreated. We never want our patients to live a life of discomfort. We are proud to treat our patients’ TMD symptoms. Continue reading to learn more about this common condition, to see if you or a loved one may be suffering, and to learn more about the importance of receiving treatment.
Do you notice a hint of red or pink when you rinse after brushing your teeth? If so, you are experiencing bleeding gums. The first time you see bleeding gums, it is nothing to cause a panic. However, if you regularly notice your gums are bleeding, it can indicate there may be a problem with your oral health. Some causes of bleeding gums include:
We are always sharing tips on how to care for your teeth properly. One of our passions is helping our patients understand how to care for their oral health. While we are sure that by now you understand the importance of limiting sugar and thoroughly brushing your teeth, you may not be aware of other ways that you are harming your oral health. There are a number of habits that people have that can harm their teeth and mouth and lead to serious complications with their oral health now and in the future. Certain habits that you don’t realize you have can lead to a serious problem or a dental emergency. Read on to learn if you are guilty of one of these habits.
